The single most important asset of our organization — and the key to achieving the results we aim for — is the quality of our team. We seek responsible, hard-working and spirited pacesetters. To attract and retain extraordinary talent, we offer a highly competitive compensation package.
Our pay and benefits package is designed to attract and retain high-achieving people who are bold in spirit, disciplined in performance and astute in judgment. We’re looking for people who are problem-solvers — creative, entrepreneurial, responsive — and who can execute the excellent programs that are essential to the fulfillment of our mission. When we find these leaders, we welcome and reward them accordingly.
2011 Benefit Summaries
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U.S. Assigned, Full Time Regular Team Members, U.S. Hired (> 6 months)
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| Benefit |
Description |
| Health/Dental/Vision Insurance |
- Mercy Corps pays 100% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision care for the team member and eligible dependents.
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Basic and Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance. Long Term Disability Insurance
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- Mercy Corps pays the premium for life, accident, and LTD insurance.
- Optional life and accident insurance is also available.
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| Flexible Spending Account |
- Flexible Spending Account that allows pretax dollars to cover anticipated non-reimbursed health and dependent care costs as well as work-related transportation and parking expenses.
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| Retirement Plan |
- Mercy Corps contributes 6% after 12 full months of employment upon meeting eligibility and other requirements.
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| Transportation Assistance |
- Mercy Corps contributes to an annual pass on public transportation. Bike storage, lockers and showers at Portland Headquarters.
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| Paid Vacation and Holidays |
- 10 days of paid holiday leave plus 2 partial days.
- 15 -20 days of vacation leave dependent upon the position and length of employment.
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| Personal, Bereavement and Sick Leave |
- 2 days of personal leave per fiscal year.
- 3 days of paid bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member.
- Accruable 10 days of sick leave per year
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| Life Assistance Program |
- Confidential, 24-hour access to professional advice and services to the team member and his/her household.
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| Membership Banking Services |
- Eligibility for membership in On Point Credit Union and Wells Fargo Membership Banking.
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| Emergency medical evacuation services |
- Covered by Mercy Corps during all work related travel outside of the US
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Foreign Assigned, Full Time Regular Team Members, U.S. Hired (> 90 days)
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| Benefit |
Description |
| Health & Dental Insurance |
- Mercy Corps pays 100% of the premium for medical & dental care for you, your spouse or domestic partner, and eligible dependents.
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| Paid Vacation and Holidays |
- Accruable 20 vacation days per year.
- 10 paid holidays per year which are designated by the Country Director.
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| Home leave |
- 10 days per year of home leave, for which round trip transportation is paid by Mercy Corps for team member and his/her family after serving 12 months and anticipated 6 months following
- Home leave excess baggage allowance
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| Employee Assistance Plan |
- This program offers confidential, 24-hour access to professional advice and services to the team member and his/her household
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| Life, AD&D Insurance. Long Term Disability Insurance |
- Mercy pays the premium for life, accident, and LTD insurance.
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| Emergency Medical Services |
- Emergency medical evacuation services for the team member and his/her accompanying family members
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| Rest and Relaxation (R&R) |
- Paid rest and relaxation time and transportation in R&R eligible locations.
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| Hardship Allowance |
- 20% of eligible base salary is provided for those locations characterized by the most extreme conditions
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| Retirement Plan |
- This kicks in after 12 full months of employment with contributions from Mercy Corps upon meeting eligibility and other requirements.
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| Bereavement and Sick Leave |
- Accruable 10 days of sick leave per year.5 days of paid bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member.
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| Dependent Education |
- Educational allowances for accompanying unmarried dependent children grades K-12 up to $15k per child and total $30k per family per year.
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| Housing |
- Provided with basic furniture, varies by program location. May be shared or single depending upon assignment
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| Relocation Allowances |
- Shipping allowance.
- Relocation travel expenses paid for the team member and his/her family upon hire and for end of assignment.
- Settling in allowance.
- Storage expense reimbursement.
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| Foreign Assigned, Full Time Regular Team Members, UK Hired (> 90 days) |
| Benefit |
Description |
| Health & Dental Insurance |
- Mercy Corps pays 100% of the premium for medical & dental care for you, your spouse or domestic partner, and eligible dependents.
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| Employee Assistance Program |
- This program offers confidential, 24-hour access to professional advice and services to the team member and his/her household.
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| Life Insurance and Long Term Disability |
- Life insurance as well as accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Paid by Mercy Corps
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| Emergency Medical Services |
- Emergency medical evacuation services for the team member and his/her accompanying family members
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| Hardship Allowance |
- 20% of eligible base salary is provided for those locations characterized by the most extreme conditions
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| Rest and Relaxation (R&R) |
- Paid rest and relaxation time and transportation in R&R eligible locations.
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| Retirement Plan |
- Retirement plan after 12 full months of employment with contributions from Mercy Corps upon meeting eligibility and other requirements.
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| Paid Vacation and Holidays |
- Accruable 20 vacation days per year.
- 10 paid holidays per year which are designated by the Country Director.
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| Bereavement and Sick Leave |
- 10 paid sick days in team members first year; 20 days in second year of uninterrupted employment; 30 days in third year; 40 days in fourth year. Some team members may also be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay.
- 5 days of paid bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member.
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| Home leave |
- 10 days per year of home leave, for which round trip transportation is paid by Mercy Corps for team member and his/her family after serving 12 months and anticipated 6 months following
- Home leave excess baggage allowance.
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| Housing |
- Provided with basic furniture, varies by program location. May be shared or single depending upon assignment
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| Dependent Education |
- Educational allowances for children grades K-12 up to maximum 9400 GBP per child and maximum 18,800 GBP.
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| Relocation Allowances |
- Relocation shipping allowance.
- Relocation travel expenses paid for team member and his/her family upon hire and return.
- Settling in allowance.
- Storage expense reimbursement.
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